Alabama's offense has been uncharacteristically stout since offensive coordinator Doug Nussmeier took over before the 2012 season. And Michigan, a program starving for improved offensive production, noticed.

The Wolverines are so impressed, they not only plan to hire Nussmeier as their new offensive coordinator, but will make make him one of the five highest-paid coordinators in college football, a source told CBS Wednesday.

Michigan finished 86th in the country in total offense. Although quarterback Devin Gardner had his moments, the Wolverines averaged only 3.3 yards per rush and were unable to move the ball consistently as they slipped out of the Big Ten title race.